Community parking with accessible bays, free short-stay, and direct access to Long Melford village events.
Upper Green Car Park is a quaint community facility located behind Ivy Cottage on Church Walk, serving visitors to Long Melford village centre and Upper Green events. The lot provides 40 sealed tarmac bays, including two accessible spaces adjacent to the pedestrian walkway leading to the village hall. Parking is free for a maximum stay of three hours, enforced by village wardens; information boards at the entrance display local event schedules and village notices. Solar-powered LED bollard lights illuminate pedestrian routes from dusk until 9 pm, and one CCTV camera monitors the entrance for added security. Covered wooden benches and information panels display heritage trail maps, event notices for Upper Green festivals, and local business directories. Pedestrian pathways link directly to High Street boutiques, tearooms, and the National TrustÂ’s Long Melford Hall within a two-minute walk. Bi-monthly maintenance includes line repainting, litter removal, and seasonal hedge trimming to maintain a tidy, welcoming environment.